The Reggae Boyz’ journey to redemption hit its first pothole post World Cup Qualification after being thrashed 6-0 by Catalonia in their International friendly at Estadi Montilivi Girona, Spain on Wednesday.
The Boyz, were playing a without a number of regular starters such as Leon Bailey, Mikhail Antonio, Damion Lowe and Andre Blake.
The home team Catalonia had very little issues dismantling the relatively inexperienced squad of young players.
The Catalonia attack was led by a first half hattrick by Gerard Duelofeu as the Young Boyz got a baptism of fire in their friendly.
Duelofeo opened scoring in the fourth minute, before doubling up in minute 29 before completing his hattrick juts before the break in the 45th minute to make it 4-0 after Marc Bartra netted Catalonia’s third in the 34th.
The Boyz showed a bit more effort in the second half and created half chance for themselves however the gulf in class between the players became again apparent as they conceded two more goals.
Barcelona striker Ferran Jutgla and Espanyol’s Javi Puado were also on the scoresheet. Disturbing in the Reggae Boyz in net in the 74th and 89th minute respectively.
The game is among the final set of preparations for the team ahead of their CONCACAF Nations League set for June, with their opening game set for the 4th against Suriname before facing Mexico on June 7.
